How significant is the recent escalation between NATO and Russia?

NATO is now allowing the use of American and British missiles in Russian territory. In September, Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer decided, after discussions, not to allow this. We can assume the reason is wanting to avoid escalation. Putin issued a very clear warning and they appeared to listen.

What has changed since then? It has only been two months. Russia continues to do well, which is not a change as Russian military has been doing well for over a year. Why is Biden, before he leaves office, allowing Ukraine to use these missiles? He knows what the potential consequences are. Starmer also knows what the consequences are. The deep state know the consequences. This can only be a way to try to sabotage Trump's presidency.

Do you think this escalation is significant? What do you think will happen?

justanothername · 51-55, M

It’s next to impossible to explain the concept of NATO to an isolationist loving MAGA supporter because the idea of helping another country that is under attack from a much bigger country goes against what it means to be an “isolationist”.

Putin will continue to threaten but as he has done for the last 3 years, very little will actually happen although all the MAGA isolationists will continue to get their panties in a knot but they wont actually do anything else because they are too self serving to be any use to anyone one.

If something does happen I would hope that the members of NATO function as one and send Pootin packing.

SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

@emiliya I'm sorry people will try to dehumanize you for your political beliefs. I agree with you. What our country just did is likely to cause more death and destruction, not less. And that's both inside and outside Ukraine.

I have close friends over there. I care for them deeply and worry for them every day. Now, since the news, I have to worry a lot more.

I believe your heart is in the right place. Thank you for being brave enough to speak out against the backlash.

trollslayer · 46-50, M

@emiliya anyone who thinks there is a “deep state” is beyond rational conversation. Might as well talk about reptilians or chemtrails.